Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor Sustainable Transformation Management

Bachelor Sustainable Transformation Management

The Double Degree Program aims to educate highly qualified professionals in the transdisciplinary field of Managing Sustainable Transformation. By combining the academic strengths and expertise of several international partner universities, the program offers students a unique opportunity to engage with diverse perspectives on sustainability, innovation, and leadership.
Beyond its academic focus, the program encourages critical reflection on intercultural and international diversity, preparing students to work effectively and responsibly in global professional environments. Through its international structure and collaborative learning approach, the Double Degree Program equips graduates with the skills needed to lead sustainable transformation across sectors and societies.

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    Program Profile

    The Bachelor’s program Sustainable Transformation Management is designed to attract and engage a global student community, the program explores major challenges of our time—linking economic and social science perspectives to empower students to actively shape transformation processes in business and society.

    The six-semester program (180 ECTS) is set to launch in the Winter Semester 2026/27 and offers a practice-oriented, interdisciplinary curriculum. It combines theoretical foundations in economics, management, and sustainability with hands-on experiences such as internships, transformation projects, and design thinking.

    Admission and Application

    To be eligible, applicants must meet the following basic requirements: 

    • Successful completion of the university entrance examinations at the required level
    • Proof of English language proficiency, e.g. IELTS 6.0

    After the application period, a Selection Committee will invite shortlisted candidates for an interview. The final admission decision will be based on both academic performance and the interview results. All interviews will be conducted in English.

    Program Structure

    Key Features:

    • Double Degree Program: Students earn a degree from both the home university and the partner university.
    • Combination of theoretical foundations, practical projects, and international mobility.
    • Focus on sustainability, innovation, and transdisciplinary skills for local, regional, and global transformation challenges.

    What the Program Offers You

    The Bachelor’s program in Sustainable Transformation Management (STM) responds to the growing importance of sustainability, transformation, and responsible innovation in economic, social, and technological contexts. It prepares students from diverse countries and disciplines to become skilled professionals capable of analyzing and shaping transformation processes in business, government, and civil society.

    The program combines solid theoretical foundations in economics, social sciences, and technology management with practical approaches to tackle global Grand Challenges. Students gain competencies in methodically and strategically managing transformationprocesses, applying insights from regional, social, and technological contexts to develop transdisciplinary solutions.

    Through internship, transformation project, and hands-on experiences, graduates acquire the tools to design and implement sustainable strategies in a variety of sectors. International students gain perspectives relevant to countries undergoing rapid change, while German students develop skills to address local, regional, and global transformation challenges.

    STM equips graduates to pursue careers in companies, non-governmental and governmental organizations, and international institutions, fostering the expertise needed for a dynamic and interconnected world.

    Students enrolled in the program have the option to pursue a Double Degree pathway, which enables them to obtain two bachelor's certificates upon completion of their studies. The specific requirements differ based on the institution at which students commence their studies:

    Students who begin the program at a partner university are required to complete the Double Degree track, which entails spending a minimum of two semesters at the Remagen campus. Conversely, students who commence their studies in Remagen may choose whether to pursue the Double Degree option. Should they opt for this pathway, they commit to spending two semesters at a partner institution abroad and benefit from a reserved placement at a partner university of their choice.

    Alternatively, students starting in Remagen may elect to complete a single-semester study abroad experience at any university of their choosing, without pursuing the full Double Degree qualification. This flexible structure accommodates varying levels of international engagement while maintaining academic rigor across all pathways.

    What the Program Qualifies You For

    Graduates of the Sustainable Transformation Management (STM) program are prepared for a broad range of careers and professional development paths in sustainability, transformation, and innovation. Students also have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in practical projects or start their own initiatives during their studies. After graduation, they are qualified to:

    • develop and grow their own sustainability or transformation-focused startup,
    • join emerging organizations as early team members
    • contribute to forward-looking international companies, NGOs, or governmental organizations in areas such as sustainable management, green transformation, or innovation
    • pursue research-oriented careers at universities, research institutes, or other scientific organizations

    Successful completion of the program also provides eligibility to pursue advanced studies or international Master’s programs in related fields.